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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.76, 8,300.40 and 3,362.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.76, 8,300.40 and 3,362.11 is: 4,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.76 : 8,300.40 = 3,362.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.76/8,300.40 = 3,362.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.76x = 8,300.40 × 3,362.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.76x = 27,906,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,906,799.53/6,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.72

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